| Description | β-N-methylamino-L-alanine hydrochloride (L-BMAA hydrochloride) is a neurotoxin produced by cyanobacteria. L-BMAA hydrochloride could cause amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and possibly other neurodegenerative diseases. |
| Synonyms | L-BMAA hydrochloride |
| molecular weight | 154.6 |
| Molecular formula | C4H11ClN2O2 |
| CAS | 16012-55-8 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | H2O: < 9.28 mg/mL DMSO: < 1mg/ml (insoluble) |
| References | 1. Caller T, et, al. The Potential Role of BMAA in Neurodegeneration. Neurotox Res. 2018 Jan; 33(1): 222-226. 2. Cox PA, et, al. BMAA and Neurodegenerative Illness. Neurotox Res. 2018 Jan; 33(1): 178-183. |